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How to get fromChicago Riverwalk to Chicago Union Stationby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Riverwalk to Chicago Union Station by bus, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 60 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Randolph & Columbus to Clinton & Jacksonbus bus 60
    17 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/Unionferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    27 min
    $6
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Riverwalk to Chicago Union Stationtaxi taxi 1.7 mi
    3 min
    $7–10
  4. Line 124 bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Clinton & Quincybus bus 124
    17 min
    $3
  5. Line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wacker to Adams & Canalbus bus 121 / ...
    17 min
    $3

Chicago Riverwalk to Chicago Union Station by foot and bus

Calendar759Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Riverwalk, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Randolph & Columbus to Clinton & Jackson every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Chicago Water Taxi operates a ferry from Michigan Avenue to Ogilvie/Union hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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